User account

Member or spammer?

Dear visitors,
ACCOUNT REGISTRATION DISABLED
I've just become overwhelmed by spam registrations, and have turned off new applications. You need an account only if you want to make a comment, and you can do that through the contact form.
If you're really keen to have a user account here, email me or 'phone me.

Thanks a million

DrDave

Chess Quotes

"A knowledge of tactics is the foundation of positional play. This is a rule which has stood its test in chess history and one which we cannot impress forcibly enough upon the young chess player. A beginner should avoid Queen's Gambit and French Defence and play open games instead! While he may not win as many games at first, he will in the long run be amply compensated by acquiring a thorough knowledge of the game"